Environmental Farm Planning

Launched in 2003, the Canada-BC EFP Program will complement and enhance the current environmental stewardship practices of British Columbian producers. EFP aims and objectives: To: (a) Encourage farmers and ranchers to be better stewards of the land;  (b) Ensure the future of the BC agricultural industry through the further  implementation of Beneficial Management Practices; (c) Foster partnerships with agencies; (d) Be a proactive process to help farmers and ranchers identify environmental opportunities and risks on their own land; (e) Be confidential and voluntary; (f) Raise awareness of progress being made on the land; Improve farm profitability; (g) Improve the public perception of agriculture; (h) Reduce conflicts between agriculture and environmental interest; and (i) Reduce wildlife impacts to agricultural lands.   Members and structure:  The BCAC is the delivery agent (as a third party), through its Environment Programs Committee, EFP Coordinators, producer organizations and producers.   Funding:  AESI funds delivered through the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC from AAFC have been made available for program initiation. The BCMAL supplies additional resources, such as personnel and facilities.For more information, see http://www.bcac.bc.ca/EFP_pages/about_us/index.html Several resources are made available through this website.Documents are linked to the Documents page - you can also link to the relevant BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands pages from there. Workshops, when available, are listed on the Workshops page.  The Certified Organic Associations of BC are a delivery group for this program. Primary contact is Paddy Doherty, 250-747-3287